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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Richard Daley visit the Democrat Party headquarters after city council meetings?
(a) He needed the Party's help for his next election campaign.
(b) He served as Democrat Party Chairman.
(c) He wanted to check what the marching orders were from the Party regulars.
(d) He owed the party his political allegiance.

2. How often were Richard Daley's phones checked for bugs?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Daily.
(d) Twice a day.

3. To what or whom did Royko compare Richard Daley's character?
(a) The City of Chicago.
(b) A kindly father figure.
(c) George Washington.
(d) John F. Kennedy.

4. In what year did Richard Daley die?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1866.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1976.

5. Why did Royko consider Richard Daley to be a believable father figure to Chicagoans?
(a) He was like many fathers who worked long hours and said what he meant.
(b) He frequently attended weddings and gave away the bride.
(c) He liked sitting in a rocker during public meetings.
(d) He looked old and bald like a father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?

2. How did Richard Daley's day begin and end?

3. If Chicagoans were disagreeable when they raised complaints to the city, how did Richard Daley regard their complaint?

4. How did Richard Daley regard suggestions from Independent members of the City Council?

5. In what year was Richard Daley born?

(see the answer key)

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